By Olaitan Ibrahim
The boxing world has been left in shock and mourning following the tragic death of former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who collapsed mid-fight in Ghana on Saturday and never regained consciousness.
Olanrewaju was reportedly leading on points against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at the Bukom Boxing Arena when disaster struck.
In a heart-wrenching moment captured on video and now circulating on social media, the respected Nigerian boxer suddenly crumpled to the canvas, leaving fans in disbelief.
The brutal reality of the sport has sent shockwaves through the boxing community, with tributes pouring in for the fallen champion.
Colleagues and fans have hailed Olanrewaju’s legacy, remembering his reign as both National and West African light-heavyweight champion and his contributions to Nigerian and West African boxing.
His untimely death has sparked conversations about fighter safety, as the boxing world grapples with the loss of yet another warrior who gave everything to the sport.